Abstract

This paper examines the interface between diversity and industrial relations and how this
impinges on the development of the country, Nigeria. Underlying the magnitude of the problems and the
challenges in managing diversity in work environment, the paper highlights some of the sources of diversity
and industrial relations and human resol}f'ce implications of diversity. The paper explores the risk of
managing diversity and how to minimize . the attendant effects of diversity in a multi-ethnic work
environment. The paper concludes that diversity is legitimate and that if well harnessed, it can be used in
channeling energies towards positive distribution of national development and service delivery.